Is there any proof that Mahabharat actually happened?

Since the first excavations at Indraprastha in early 1950s, there have been at least eight excavations at places mentioned in the Mahabharata, but the ASI now has not published any conclusive, direct or genetic evidence so far to establish historical facts.

What is the real story of Mahabharata?

The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic where the main story revolves around two branches of a family – the Pandavas and Kauravas – who, in the Kurukshetra War, battle for the throne of Hastinapura. Interwoven into this narrative are several smaller stories about people dead or living, and philosophical discourses.

What was Ravana’s fault?

The blogger, Ms Paramjeet here said the only wrong Ravana committed was that he “expropriated” Sita. Expropriation meant dispossession of ownership of property, so you have made out a woman as “property” whose “ownership” vested with Rama, and that’s an awful statement for a woman.

Is there any scientific evidence for the existence of Mahabharata?

Scientific dating of these artifacts corresponds to the non-Aryan-invasion model of Indian antiquity. All places mentioned in Mahabharata are real places, all are identified and still exist with the same name. For instance, Hastinapur is in UP with multiple pieces of evidence of Mahabharata in Hastinapur. Indraprastha is present-day Delhi.

Is Mahabharata a continuation of Ramayana?

Mahabharata is a continuation of the dynasties from Ramayana and it has a well-established coherence in the chain of events. Even the relations between different kings and their dynasties in both the great “epics” match with each other.

Is Bhagvat geeta a part of Mahabharata?

Bhagvat Geeta which is one of the most well-known and important holy books in Hinduism is a part of Mahabharata. Bhagvat Geeta is said to be a documented narrative of god Krishna to Arjun to fulfill his moral obligation and fight in the war of Kurukshetra.

What is the story of brikasthala in Mahabharata?

The Udyoga Parva of Mahabharata narrates that, just before the War, Lord Krishna went to Hastinapur in the month of Kartika on the day when the moon was at the asterism Revati. On His way to Hastinapur, Krishna took rest for a day at a place called Brikasthala, and on that day the moon was at the asterism Bharani.